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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 11-09-2023, 10:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 807
Posted By lmpetersen
Here is a link to my experience and installation:...

Here is a link to my experience and installation:

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/f19/diesel-heater-installation-31327.html

I posted a video link to my install on there as well which...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-14-2023, 02:24 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 14,803
Posted By lmpetersen
Amazing progress! I really like that you pointed...

Amazing progress! I really like that you pointed out the egress issue with having the rear door blocked, and I am rethinking my future plans as a result.

Since we live in the same area, can you...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 03-17-2023, 12:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,463
Posted By lmpetersen
I bought a 5kw unit, and yes it’s perfect imho....

I bought a 5kw unit, and yes it’s perfect imho. It heats the van up quickly, which is helpful, but on its lowest setting it just keeps things warm. My friend had an 8kw in his camper and it was way...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 03-16-2023, 09:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 742
Posted By lmpetersen
EXTREMELY Frustrating! (door locks)

I have a 2011 e350 SMB and the previous owner added a decent Alpine stereo system to it, double din head unit, speakers, backup camera, etc. He also added a Viper remote door lock unit. When I first...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 03-16-2023, 08:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,463
Posted By lmpetersen
I THINK you need to bypass the heater, so the...

I THINK you need to bypass the heater, so the hoses that have pinched off need to be connected so that the coolant can flow. They don’t need to run through the heater core, but it does need to be...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 03-13-2023, 12:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,463
Posted By lmpetersen
The main reason is that I wanted an inexpensive...

The main reason is that I wanted an inexpensive heater, and in my searches the Chinese heaters are diesel powered. A gasoline powered heater would have added $1200 to the unit, plus dropping the...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 03-13-2023, 12:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,463
Posted By lmpetersen
Update to heater install

I spent the weekend camping and it was extremely cold so I was intentionally able to really test the install and I wanted to share my finding as it may assist in your install:

First of all, if you...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 03-03-2023, 01:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,463
Posted By lmpetersen
Here is the link to a similar turret, the one I...

Here is the link to a similar turret, the one I bought is actually no longer available for some reason but it was about the same price:...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 03-02-2023, 12:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,463
Posted By lmpetersen
Diesel heater installation

I finally decided to ditch propane heat and install a permanent solution. I went with a Chinese diesel heater because…well it was inexpensive, and from everything that I read and watched, reliable....
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-27-2023, 08:28 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 14,803
Posted By lmpetersen
Mine is gas. I got a Chinese one a few months ago...

Mine is gas. I got a Chinese one a few months ago and I really spent a lot of time trying to decide where to mount it. I wanted the tank outside the van, hidden, and secured but I also didn’t want to...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-27-2023, 09:07 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 14,803
Posted By lmpetersen
Looks great, just sent you a private message...

Looks great, just sent you a private message regarding interior panels. The snow that we got wasn’t helpful but I was able to get a major project done on mine as well, ironically adding a diesel...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-22-2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 14,803
Posted By lmpetersen
Nice van! I also live in Central Oregon, so I...

Nice van! I also live in Central Oregon, so I will wave if I see you. I also have a white EB with a Weldtec lift....pretty awesome IMHO and I have only gotten stuck twice, once in deep snow, and once...
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 05-02-2022, 09:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,991
Posted By lmpetersen
I installed one on my 2011 and it is super easy. ...

I installed one on my 2011 and it is super easy. Order from Curt for your model and it will have the instruction (or you can google and view the instructions online first to see if you want to...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 10-29-2021, 11:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,867
Posted By lmpetersen
I appreciate this write up and I am sure it will...

I appreciate this write up and I am sure it will be helpful for people considering this lift kit in the future. I was seeking this type of write up when I was looking to buy as well.

I also ended...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 04-29-2021, 10:31 PM
Replies: 3,418
Views: 741,016
Posted By lmpetersen
Weldtec lift

I finally lifted our family van. I bought this van after posting what I was looking for on here and a local member reached out and had exactly what we were looking for, a Sportsmobile top, EB, with...
Forum: Member Classifieds 03-18-2021, 10:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,952
Posted By lmpetersen
+1 on these wonderful machines. I own, and have...

+1 on these wonderful machines. I own, and have owned, many motorcycles and this is a great bike. My wife currently has one of these and its a great trail bike. It should be noted that they...
Forum: Member Classifieds 03-12-2021, 11:46 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 15,611
Posted By lmpetersen
I am very interested. I have a passenger van,...

I am very interested. I have a passenger van, EB, so it would be great to have these all the way around! They look awesome.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 03-11-2021, 04:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 664
Posted By lmpetersen
Well, I found it! Sometimes it just takes the...

Well, I found it! Sometimes it just takes the frustration of finally having to ask for help that inspires a fresh new perspective.

It turns out that Ford (and I imagine other manufacturers) refer...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 03-11-2021, 03:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 664
Posted By lmpetersen
I did, in fact I tested it for a ground with a...

I did, in fact I tested it for a ground with a light and a multimeter...just to be sure. Guess it will be fuses, then. You're, right though now I will know!

Thank you.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 03-11-2021, 01:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 664
Posted By lmpetersen
Help! Dead socket

I have a 2011 E350 that was built out by SMB West. The interior is just a rear bench, hard floor, so no kitchen or inverter system. Directly behind the driver seat is a cigarette lighter socket,...
Forum: Member Classifieds 03-09-2021, 02:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,049
Posted By lmpetersen
Wow, you gotta be quick on here! I am Redmond,...

Wow, you gotta be quick on here! I am Redmond, OR and I totally missed this one.
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 03-04-2021, 12:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,599
Posted By lmpetersen
I live near Bend and we have done much of your...

I live near Bend and we have done much of your trip during the time period that you have described. The alvord area, just carry the usual recovery gear as a just-in-case and be vigilant of the mud...
Forum: Hobbyist Vendor Products 02-08-2021, 12:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,725
Posted By lmpetersen
That is really REALLY cool...when will these be...

That is really REALLY cool...when will these be available to purchase? Or...beta test :)
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 02-08-2021, 10:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,519
Posted By lmpetersen
I am also looking forward to travelling to Baja,...

I am also looking forward to travelling to Baja, as soon as it is safe and in good taste to do so. I have recently joined two facebook groups, TalkBaja and Talk Baja Road Conditions, that has a lot...
Forum: Show & Tell 02-04-2021, 05:49 PM
Replies: 894
Views: 289,716
Posted By lmpetersen
Skull Hollow? That's a few miles from me....used...

Skull Hollow? That's a few miles from me....used to ride dirt bikes there a lot.
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